'Gener' death toll climbs to 26

ABS-CBN News

MANILA, Philippines – The onslaught of typhoon “Gener” has left at least 26 people dead and at least 20 others missing, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said.

NDRRMC executive director and concurrent Office of Civil Defense administrator Benito Ramos said the body of Venice Sinopen, a grade three student who drowned in San Ramon Sigay town in Ilocos Sur, has been recovered.

Ramos said 2 persons, identified as Fernando Rellon and Jury Detagalzo, were killed after being crushed by fallen trees.

NDRRMC said the following people also died after being hit by uprooted trees: